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The African Pygmy Falcon, Polihierax semitorquatus, is the continent's smallest bird-of-prey. They reach only 20 cm/8" in total length. They inhabit dry regions, in Southern and North-Eastern Africa, because they live in the huge communal nests of Sociable Weavers (in South Africa) and buffalo weavers (in North-East Africa). Even though they sometimes catch the weavers, they're often tolerated, the weavers remaining in their nests while an apartment or two are inhabited by a couple of falcons. They eat mostly lizards. Small acrylic painting.

Description
The African Pygmy Falcon, Polihierax semitorquatus, is the continent's smallest bird-of-prey. They reach only 20 cm/8" in total length. They inhabit dry regions, in Southern and North-Eastern Africa, because they live in the huge communal nests of Sociable Weavers (in South Africa) and buffalo weavers (in North-East Africa). Even though they sometimes catch the weavers, they're often tolerated, the weavers remaining in their nests while an apartment or two are inhabited by a couple of falcons. They eat mostly lizards. Small acrylic painting.